MARCH, APRIL, MAY 2016

Please note that Pathfinders Events are open to members in good standing who have completed an application and release form. Guests accompanying a member do so at their own risk.

Car Pool Rates
Out of town, more than an hour away, $20.00. Local, less than one hour away, $10.00.

Pathfinders Guidelines for Participants
1) Phone the trip leader by the Friday before the trip. If you must cancel, do so in plenty of time.
2) Obtain information from the leader to determine if the trip is within your capabilities.
3) Make sure your boots, clothing and equipment are appropriate for the activity.
4) Stay with the group. Make sure the leader or end-person knows where you are at all times, even if you simply step off the trail to answer “nature’s call”

CYCLISTS – REMEMBER YOUR CYCLING PROTOCOL
The BC Provincial Motor Vehicle Act says:-
1)Wear a bicycle helmet of an approved standard.
2)Ride single file on busy roads or highways.
3)Don’t ride on sidewalks unless otherwise posted.
4)Obey crosswalks.
5)Use hand signals for turns, stopping or slowing down.
6)Ride on the right unless turning left or traveling through an intersection with the traffic, where you stay to the right in the through lane.The Pathfinders also say - Please carry tools and an extra bicycle tube!

Pathfinders Drivers Guidelines - Club trips sometimes take us out in challenging conditions, or to places off the regular highways. This makes it mandatory that vehicles are properly equipped with emergency gear. In winter conditions, we recommend as a minimum.

• a flashlight and batteries,
• a shovel,
• a tow rope/chain,
• bag of sand (or some means of adding traction),
• emergency blanket
• first aid kit.
• candle and matches, axe/saw, food/water
• In summer, as a minimum. – all of the above.
  
  

PICNIC PICNIC  

Sunday May 29th  Deas Island

MARCH, 2016

SATURDAY MARCH 5 SOCIAL “Cats” matinee, 2.00pm, Jericho Theater E-mail Trudie before Sunday night, Feb. 28, to let her know that you want to come and she will order tickets at a cost of $35.00. Otherwise you can order your own ticket on line and meet us there, or do it the old fashion way and stand in line hoping they still have tickets. CATS -Lyrics by T.S. Eliot, Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe, Director: Ryan Mooney. Currently enjoying a new life in London's West End and headed to Broadway once again Cats truly does prove that it is Now and Forever. Based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot, Cats tells the story of the annual gathering of Jellicle Cats, at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. A true musical theatre phenomenon, Cats previously ran in London's West End for 21 years and Broadway for just over 18 year Leader:  Trudie Vanderburg at dynamicgardening@telus.net

SUNDAY MARCH 6

SNOWSHOE  Monument 78 (Manning Park)

A fairly easy snowshoe that leads us through the woods with a couple of small hills and out into a long narrow valley with snowcapped mountains all around.. We can test our knowledge to see if we can recognize the many different animal tracks in the snow. Meet at Tim Horton’s at 8.30am (Whatcom Road exit on Highway 1) to carpool.

Leader:  Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310

SUNDAY MARCH 13

SNOWSHOE  Logger’s Lake (Whistler area)

Please contact Peter regarding details of this easy trip in the Whistler area for time and meeting place.

Leader:  Peter Phillips 604-732-4234

SUNDAY MARCH 20

SNOWSHOE Cabin Lake/Eagle Bluffs (Cypress Bowl)

Climb from Cypress Bowl to this bluff and enjoy familiar but still breathtaking views to Bowen Island, the Salish Sea and west to Vancouver Island. Time approx 4-5 hours. Contact leader for meeting place and time.

Leader: Sue Penfold  604-943-6822

SATURDAY MARCH 26 (N.B. This is a Saturday ride) CYCLE    Canada Line Bridge to Iona Beach This is an easy ride, approximately 25 km round trip.  Meet either at 10:00 am at the North end of the Canada Line Bridge (foot of Cambie in Vancouver) or at 10:20 at the South end of the Bridge (on River Road in Richmond).  The route follows along the North side of the Airport to Iona Beach Park where we will have lunch.  Call by Thursday evening to confirm. Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257

SUNDAY MARCH 27

SNOWSHOE  Mount Seymour

Contact leader for details of todays outing 

Leader:  Jan Finch  604-266-0158

APRIL, 2016

SUNDAY APRIL 3

SNOWSHOE  Mount Zoa (Coquihalla area)

This trip has been requested by a couple of the Pathfinder’s and we have left it until hopefully the weather is a bit warmer and the days are longer. The elevation gain is 850m which means that we are in for some work burning off those calories and ready for lunch with views over the Coldwater valley or Falls Lake. Meet at Tim Horton’s at 8.30am (Whatcom Road exit on Highway 1) to carpool 

Leader:  Sandra Farenholtz  1-604-855-3310

SUNDAY APRIL 10

WALK/HIKE  Lava Lake Loop (Whistler area)

Aileen & Tony will take you out and about in hope of finding some crystal clear lakes. Phone your leaders for more information on this trip and for time and meeting place.

Leaders:  Aileen Stalker & Tony Keen  604-734-9391

SUNDAY APRIL 10 CYCLE BIKE the Blossoms - Vancouver Bike the Blossoms is based on a 25 km bike-friendly loop around Vancouver streets that are known for having cherry blossom trees. The route is mostly flat with a hill on Ontario Street. Meet at 10:00 am in the 37^th Avenue parking lot of VanDusen Gardens at the intersection of Oak and 37^th. We will have lunch at a Commercial Drive restaurant. Call by Friday evening to confirm.
Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257

FRIDAY APRIL 15 SOCIAL Dinner & Board Games Dinner at Tandoori Fusion, 2872 West Broadway  5-6.30  pm. This restaurant absolute great with huge orders, enough for another meal the next day. (The food at our general meeting was from there). Those who still have energy are going to join us at Drexol Games, 2880 West 4th Ave. Explore and play all sorts of different games at a $5.00 charge for a whole evening of fun. You can also do one and not the other. Leader: Trudie at Dynamicgardening@telus.net

SUNDAY APRIL 17

HIKE  Norvan Falls (North Shore)

A lovely hike in the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park along well groomed park trails to Norvan Falls. Contact your leader for details of time and meeting place.

Leader:  Larry Burton  604-277-6951

SUNDAY APRIL 24

WALK  Pitt Polder Loop (Pitt Lake)

a 12km walk with no elevation gain. Can be up to 4 hours but with opportunities to cut short if bad weather moves in. Lots of wildlife in and around the marshes.

Contact the leader for details of time and meeting place.

Leader:  Peter Phillips  604-732-4234

SUNDAY APRIL 24 CYCLE    Vancouver - West Side Circuit Meet at 10:00 am at Alma and Point Grey Road – there is one block of free parking on the North side of Point Grey Road west of Alma. Al will lead a 35 km slow-paced ride with a few hills (but OK to walk them!). All paved except Jericho Beach to Spanish Banks. We will cycle from Jericho Beach to UBC (coffee break) then via SW Marine Drive and the W 37^th Avenue bike route to QE Park (bring your lunch). Down Yukon to False Creek then back to the start.  Contact Al by Friday evening to confirm and request a route map if you like. Cancelled if raining. Leader: Al Payne 604-738-1637 or alpayne@shaw.ca.

MAY, 2016

SUNDAY MAY 1

HIKE  Mount Gardner (Bowen Island)

We start this hike with a short ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove and then perhaps a quick stop for a coffee before heading off to our destination of Mount Gardiner with its lovely views looking towards the Sunshine Coast. Elevation gain 719m. Contact leader for details of time and meeting place.

Leader:  Peter Phillips  604-732-4234

SUNDAY MAY 8 CYCLE Richmond Loop We’ll ride the Richmond dyke loop, with fish and chips in Steveston. Meet at Ann and Dick's, #2-6360 Lynas Lane at 10:00 am. Lots of parking on the street. Leaders: Ann and Dick Reiner 604-448-9036

SUNDAY MAY 8

HIKE  Lynn Peak (North Shore)

A moderately easy hike from the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park. Viewpoints to the east, south and west include those across the Seymour river to Seymour and the Elsay Mountains. Elevation gain 2500 ft. Phone leader for details of time and meeting place.

Leader:  Sue Penfold  604-943-6822

SUNDAY MAY 15

HIKE  UBC Research Demonstration Forest

Hike through rolling country and pass numerous lakes to a lookout destination for lunch. Descend through forest to the Alouette River to return to the beginning. Be prepared for wet feet - snow patches last for a long time. Distance 15.5km Elevation gain 610m Time 6 hours. Contact leaders for time and meeting place.

Leaders:  Aileen Stalker & Tony Keen  604-734-9391

FRIDAY MAY 20 (N.B. This is a Friday ride) CYCLE False Creek/Stanley Park Let’s beat the crowds by cycling this popular route on a weekday. Meet in front of the Planetarium at 10:00 am. Park in the pay parking or for free on the residential streets, but watch for restrictions. Bring lunch. Call by Thursday evening if you plan to join us. Leader: Maggie Doughty 604-922-7699 or mdoughty@uniserve.com

SUNDAY MAY 22

HIKE  (Long week end) Jug Island and Admiralty Point Trail

These two trails are in the Belcarra Regional Park. Jug Island trail is an inland northward trail while Admiralty Point goes along Indian Arm by the water. Distance 5.5km round trip. Minimal elevation gain. Meet at the picnic area of Belcarra park. Phone for time

Leader:  Larry Burton  604-277-6951

SUNDAY MAY 29

SOCIAL Annual Club Picnic Deas Island Park – We can exercise in the morning and eat and socialize in the afternoon. This year we thought that we would do a potluck, with everyone contributing to the buffet. Let us know if you are coming and to let us know what you will bring: Contact: Alan Toon 604 -263 -6268

WALK  Club Picnic at Deas Island Park

Sue Penfold will lead the walkers around Deas Island Park before joining the rest of the gang to enjoy the club’s annual picnic. Meet at 10.am

Leader:  Sue Penfold  604-943-6822

CYCLE Club Picnic at Deas Island Park Meet at the picnic site at 10:00 am for an easy ride on paved roads and dykes, returning to the Park for lunch. Contact leader by Friday if you will be cycling.

Leader:  Sharon Annesley  604-214-9461

DECEMBER 2015, JANUARY, FEBRUARY 2016

Please note that Pathfinders Events are open to members in good standing who have completed an application and release form. Guests accompanying a member do so at their own risk.

Car Pool Rates
Out of town, more than an hour away, $20.00. Local, less than one hour away, $10.00.

Pathfinders Guidelines for Participants
1) Phone the trip leader by the Friday before the trip. If you must cancel, do so in plenty of time.
2) Obtain information from the leader to determine if the trip is within your capabilities.
3) Make sure your boots, clothing and equipment are appropriate for the activity.
4) Stay with the group. Make sure the leader or end-person knows where you are at all times, even if you simply step off the trail to answer “nature’s call”

CYCLISTS – REMEMBER YOUR CYCLING PROTOCOL
The BC Provincial Motor Vehicle Act says:-
1)Wear a bicycle helmet of an approved standard.
2)Ride single file on busy roads or highways.
3)Don’t ride on sidewalks unless otherwise posted.
4)Obey crosswalks.
5)Use hand signals for turns, stopping or slowing down.
6)Ride on the right unless turning left or traveling through an intersection with the traffic, where you stay to the right in the through lane.The Pathfinders also say - Please carry tools and an extra bicycle tube!

Pathfinders Drivers Guidelines - Club trips sometimes take us out in challenging conditions, or to places off the regular highways. This makes it mandatory that vehicles are properly equipped with emergency gear. In winter conditions, we recommend as a minimum.

• a flashlight and batteries,
• a shovel,
• a tow rope/chain,
• bag of sand (or some means of adding traction),
• emergency blanket
• first aid kit.
• candle and matches, axe/saw, food/water
• In summer, as a minimum. – all of the above.
  
  

DECEMBER 2015

Sunday, December 6 
Hike Minnekahada Carol time - We meet at 10am at the trail parking lot and walk the trails, have lunch and meet back at the lodge for their carol singing around the open log fire. Just right to set you up for the Christmas season. 
Leaders: Aileen and Tony 604- 734- 9391

Sunday, December 13 
Snowshoe or Hike Brohm Lake Interpetive Forest - Even if there is snow higher up, there is little chance of snow on this trail. With 100m of elevation gain and 7.5 to 9km of round trip this is an easy hike that most people can do. 
Leaders: Aileen and Tony 604 -734 -9391

Friday, December 18
Social. Roast Beef Dinner at Billy Bishop Legion. 1407 Laburnum Street. The Legion puts on a good dinner at a modest price, $17. Then there will be carols. Dinner 6.00 – 7:30 pm. Carols to follow. You must call the coordinator right away so that seats can be booked.
Contact. Trudie Vanderburg (604) 263-4174 dynamicgardening@telus.net


Sunday, December 20 
Snowshoe or Hike Hollyburn Mountain - We meet at the backcountry trailhead at 9.30am. This is steep to start and then evens out for a nice snowshoe/hike. Work up an appetite for Christmas. 
Leader: Sue Penfold 604- 943 -6822

Tuesday, December 29 
Snowshoe or Ski Callahan Valley, Whistler - We meet at St. David's Church in West Vancouver at 8.30am and carpool from there. The trails are superbly groomed and tracked and are ideal for all levels of competence. Trail fees to ski or snowshoe are $10 or less if we have ten or more people. 
Leader: Sandra Farenholtz 1 -604 -855- 3310

Sunday, December 31
Social. NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY. Dance the old year away and swing in the New Year.
Time and Cost will be confirmed shortly. So far, we’ve contacted the West Point Grey Legion @ 3679 West Broadway. $10. 00 for the evening which includes a live band.
Contact. Trudie Vanderburg (604) 263-4174 dynamicgardening@telus.net

Call Trudie immediately if you are interested in either the Roast Beef Dinner or the New Year’s Eve Party since we have to book space.

JANUARY 2016

Sunday, January 3, 2016 
Snowshoe or Hike First Peak on Mount Seymour - We meet at the upper coffee shop at 9.00am and set out from there. If we have snow(!) we get to slide down the hills on our snow mats, if not, we walk back down. 
Leader: Larry Burton 604- 277- 6951

Sunday, January 10 
Snowshoe or Hike Portia Section of the Kettle Valley - We meet at Tim Horton's at the Whatcom Road exit on Highway 1 at 8.30am and carpool from there. This is a gentle trip along an old railroad. Very slight upgrade with super views later on. 
Leader: Sandra Farenholtz 1- 604- 855-3310

Sunday, January 17 
Snowshoe or Hike Parkhurst Ghost Town trail near Whistler - We meet at St. David's Church in West Vancouver at 8.30am and carpool from there. An easy romp through old growth forest, old clearcuts and some interesting views of Green Lake. We didn't find the Ghost Town last time, but this time will we find the elusive town? 
Spectral leaders: Aileen and Tony 604-734 -9391

Friday, January 22
SOCIAL DINNER & BOARD GAMES
Dinner at Tandoori Fusion, 2872 West Broadway 5 – 6:30 ($5.-$20 p.p.)
Games at DREXOLL GAMES, 2880 West 4th Ave. Explore and play all sorts of different games at no charge. In the future, you may want to purchase something for yourself or a gift for someone else.

Contact. Trudie Vanderburg (604) 263-4174 dynamicgardening@telus.net

Sunday, January 24 
Snowshoe Monument 78, Manning Park - We meet at Tim Horton's at the Whatcom Road exit on Highway 1 at 8.30am and carpool from there. A pleasant walk through the woods with a couple of small hills and out into a long narrow valley with snowcapped mountains all round. 
Leader: Jim Pearson 604- 946- 5497

FEBRUARY 2016

Tuesday, February 9 
Snowshoe or Ski Callahan Valley, Whistler - We meet at St. David's Church in West Vancouver at 8.30am and carpool from there. Superb grooming and tracking make for excellent skiing for all levels of competence. This is the place to learn or hone your skills. Tickets are $10 to ski or snowshoe and we get a discount if we are 10 or more people. 
Leaders: Aileen and Tony 604-734 -9391

Sunday, February 14 
Snowshoe Windy Joe, Manning - We meet at Tim Horton's at 8.30am at the Whatcom Road exit on Highway 1 and carpool from there. A series of switch backs takes us to the top in a most civilised manner. At the top we have lunch and admire the fantastic views from the old forest lookout. Leader: Sandra Farenholtz 1 -604- 855 3310

Friday, February 19
SOCIAL BOWLING WITH DINNER and/or SNACKS to follow. 6 – 8 pm at Old Orchard Lanes @ 4429 Kingswy $9.00 for 2 games including shoes.
Confirm with Lori Miller (604) 873-1436 tolorimiller@shaw.ca

Sunday, February 21 
Snowshoe Mount Zoa, Coquihalla - We meet at Tim Horton's at 8.30am at the Whatcom Road exit on Highway 1 and carpool from there. This is a 10km uphill climb for the very fit with an elevation gain of about 850m. 
Leader: Sandra Farenholtz 1- 604-855 3310

Sunday, February 28 
Snowshoe Cheakamus Lake trail, near Whistler - We meet at St. David' Church at 8.30am and carpool from there. A pleasant and not strenuous walk through replanted tracts with views of the river below and the hills in the distance. For those wanting a shorter distance, return partway by the suspension bridge on the other side of the river and with some very nice views. Leader: Jim Pearson 604 -946- 5497

SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER 2015

Please note that Pathfinders Events are open to members in good standing who have completed an application and release form. Guests accompanying a member do so at their own risk.

Car Pool Rates
Out of town, more than an hour away, $20.00. Local, less than one hour away, $10.00.

Pathfinders Guidelines for Participants
1) Phone the trip leader by the Friday before the trip. If you must cancel, do so in plenty of time.
2) Obtain information from the leader to determine if the trip is within your capabilities.
3) Make sure your boots, clothing and equipment are appropriate for the activity.
4) Stay with the group. Make sure the leader or end-person knows where you are at all times, even if you simply step off the trail to answer “nature’s call”

CYCLISTS – REMEMBER YOUR CYCLING PROTOCOL
The BC Provincial Motor Vehicle Act says:-
1)Wear a bicycle helmet of an approved standard.
2)Ride single file on busy roads or highways.
3)Don’t ride on sidewalks unless otherwise posted.
4)Obey crosswalks.
5)Use hand signals for turns, stopping or slowing down.
6)Ride on the right unless turning left or traveling through an intersection with the traffic, where you stay to the right in the through lane.The Pathfinders also say - Please carry tools and an extra bicycle tube!

Pathfinders Drivers Guidelines - Club trips sometimes take us out in challenging conditions, or to places off the regular highways. This makes it mandatory that vehicles are properly equipped with emergency gear. In winter conditions, we recommend as a minimum.

• a flashlight and batteries,
• a shovel,
• a tow rope/chain,
• bag of sand (or some means of adding traction),
• emergency blanket
• first aid kit.
• candle and matches, axe/saw, food/water
• In summer, as a minimum. – all of the above.
  
  

SEPTEMBER 2015

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5 

 HIKE SEA TO SUMMIT TRAIL Note this hike is on Saturday to allow two consecutive days for adventures on the long weekend. Let’s check out the new route to the Sea to Sky Gondola, the trails at the top of the gondola and the viewing deck and restaurant for liquid refreshment, then ride down the gondola ($10.00.) We may want to have a swim in Brohm Lake before heading home. Meet at 8.30 am St. Davids’s Church for car pooling. Distance 7.5 km., elevation gain 918 m. Google www.seatoskygondola.com for a map of the hike.

Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6 

 CYCLE DEAS ISLAND PARK TO REIFEL BIRD SANCTUARY Approx. 25km ride, largely on-road cycling with some easy off-road bits to Reifel Bird Sanctuary. A visit within the Bird Sanctuary is not planned, though on the same way return trip there may be a late season fruit stand. Driving directions: South on Hwy. 99 to exit 28. Take the left hand lane, River Road North. 2-3 kms on the left is the signposted Deas Island Regional Park entrance. Meet in the parking lot on the right near the washrooms at 10:00 am. Cancelled if raining. Call by Friday night to confirm. 

 Leader: John Brady 604-221-9793

FRIDAY SEPT 11 

 SOCIAL GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY TOUR…$6.55 per person. Meet at the Cannery at 11.30 a.m. for our self guided tour and learn all about the fishing industry in Steveston. The Cannery is located at 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond BC. To get there by transit. take the Canada Line to Brighouse Stn. and then transfer to the #401, 402, 407 or 410 to Steveston Village. Following the tour we will go to Alegria Cafe for lunch in the back garden. Approx. $10. for delicious soup and healthy salad. 

Contact: Muriel Hemmes at, mhemmes@shaw.ca.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13 

 HIKE ANCIENT CEDARS (WHISTLER) SUMMER ROUTE This easy hike of about 8 km will take you to the peaceful grove of ancient giant trees on the slopes of Cougar Mountain. We will use the improved summer route and reach the trees after about 2+ hours of hiking. For those who are really energetic they can continue on using the new flagged trail to a hanging lake (an additional 3 hours hike round trip with numerous elevation gains and losses.) Meet at 8:30 am at St. David’s for car pooling. 

 Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 

 HIKE FLATIRON MOUNTAIN (NEEDLE RIDGE) COQUIHALLA Rather than do this as a spring snow shoe trip lets go in the Fall and walk over to Flatiron Mountain. Maybe the little tarn en route will be warm enough for a quick dip (no promises). First a hike up thru the forest and then out into heather meadows with large slabs of granite and views of all the Coquihalla mountains. Elevation gain 890m. Meet at Tim Horton’s Whatcom Road, Abbotsford ready to leave at 8.30. 

Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20
CYCLE CENTRAL VALLEY GREENWAY- Trout Lake to Hume Park, return. Approx. 32 km. in length. Mainly flat and on pavement, some gravel. Meet at 10 am at Trout Lake, phone leader for details re meeting spot.Leader: Carole Jacques 604 526-6966

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 

 HIKE YELLOW ASTER BUTTE , MOUNT BAKER. A terrific fall color hike (brilliant red blueberries) in the Baker area (100 Hikes in North Cascades National Park Region, 3rd. ed., Hike #9) called “The most beautiful spot in the entire Nooksack Crest". 2200 ft (670 m) elevation gain and 8mi/13km (RT) to end of trail well above tree line at 5800 ft with possible extension to top of Butte at 6145 ft (1770 m). Dramatic views of Mt. Baker, Shuksan, one way, and the Canadian Peaks the other. Meet Rick Krouskop at the Glacier Ranger Station at 9:00am. BRING PASSPORTS AND MEDICAL INSURANCE. Call by Friday night. 

Leader – Rick Krouskop 1- 360-603-4008 rick@krouskop.net

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 

CYCLE     RICHMOND INCLUDING TERRA NOVA, GARRY POINT AND THE CRABAPPLE RIDGE ROUTE Meet at 10:00 am in the parking lot at the Minoru Track on Granville Avenue in Richmond.  We will explore this well marked Richmond Bike Trail through quiet residential streets to Steveston.  Bring lunch and water for a break at Britannia Shipyards Park.    40 kms approx. round trip. 

Leader:  Isla Steele   604-273-1487

OCTOBER 2015

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4 

 HIKE ELFIN LAKES GARIBALDI PROVINCIAL PARK A favourite Pathfinder hike with the promise of fall colours (bring your camera) and maybe some late huckleberries. Distance 22 Km. elevation gain 600m. A long day but worth the effort. Meet at St. David’s church for car-pooling and be ready to leave by 8.00am 

Leaders: Doug & Sandra Farenholtz 1-604-855-3310

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10 

 HIKE GARIBALDI LAKE Note this hike is held on SATURDAY so that everyone is ready for Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday or Monday. While the initial part is (to use the words that The Economist recently chose to describe Vancouver)”mind numbingly boring,” the reward is Taylor Meadows in autumn colours and Garibaldi Lake with distant glaciers. Distance 18km.,elevation gain 810m. Meet at St. David’s at 8:00 for carpooling. 

Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391

SUNDAY OCTOBER 11 

 CYCLE LOWER SEYMOUR CONSERVATION RESERVE This cycle ride is 24 km round trip with some elevation gain. Bring your lunch. The route is paved, with a short section of unpaved trail. We’ll be taking the Seymour Valley Trailway to the River Fish Hatchery and a picnic spot beside the Seymour River. Possible sightings of deer, bear, cougar and other wildlife. Meet at the LSCR parking lot (Rice Lake Gate) at 10.00 am. By Car: Take Hwy 1 to North Vancouver and exit 22B North Lillooet Road to parking. Also accessible by public transit. Call by Friday evening to confirm. 

Leader: David Parsk 604-929-1257

FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 SOCIAL

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PARK THEATRE followed by a Flamenco performance at the Kino Cafe. If the movie is not suitable, we will meet at The Billy Bishop Legion for Roast Beef Dinner ($15.00) followed by dancing. 

Contact: Trudie Vanderburg @ 604-263-4174 or dynamicgardening@telus.net..

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 

HIKE ALICE LAKE PARK – FOUR LAKES TRAIL We start at Alice Lake and soon after begin the ascent of Debeck Hill (300 m.) with good views from the top. Descending the hill we begin to work our way around counterclockwise to Edith, Fawn and Stump lakes. Total distance is 12 km. Meet at St. David’s Church (Taylor Way) 9.00am. Call by Friday evening. Leaders: Ann and Dick Reiner (604) 448-9036.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 25

HIKE MOUNT SEYMOUR- SECOND PEAK We will climb to the ridge crest between first and second peaks, then ascend a gully to reach Second Peak, a splendid lunch spot. Or if energy is left, continue to Third Peak. This involves a steep down climb and then a scramble up rocks. Elevation gain 1100 feet. Round trip 8 km. Meet at the trail information board in the downhill ski parking area at 9.30 am.

Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822

SUNDAY OCTOBER 25 

 CYCLE POCO TRAIL The Poco Trail is an approximately 30 km ride following unpaved trails along the Pitt River, Hyde Creek and the Coquitlam River.  October should be a particularly good time for salmon viewing. Meet at Colony Farm parking lot which is accessed from Highway 7.  Bring lunch.  Contact your leader by Friday evening for starting time. 

Leader: Cliff Kelsey 604-941-2957

NOVEMBER 2015

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1 

 HIKE HAYWARD LAKE CIRCUIT Circle the lake, an easy low level hike. Distance 17km, elevation gain is minimal. Meet at the Powerhouse/Dam at 9:30 

Leader: Peter Phillips 604-732-4234

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8

HIKE STAWAMUS CHIEF-SECOND AND THIRD PEAKS We will park at Shannon Falls and ascend steeply via trail and wooden steps till we reach the trail for Centre and North Peak, which is the highest of the three with views of Mount Garibaldi and the Tantalus Range. Round trip 11 km, elevation gain 1980 feet.

Meet at St David’s church at 8.30am.

Leader: Sue Penfold 604-943-6822

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 

 HIKE LAVA LAKE LOOP (SQUAMISH) Take the trail less travelled from Brandywine Falls and circle past little forest tarns, walk on basalt paving stones and loop back using part of the Sea to Sky trail. About 8 km with very little elevation gain. 

Leaders: Aileen Stalker and Tony Keen 604-734-9391

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20,

SOCIAL Sri Lanka Slide presentation at the Pilley’s with commentary on the history, wildlife and geography. Bring nibbles to share and your own refreshment. Coffee & Tea will be supplied. Limited to 22 so book early.

Contacts : Judith or Syd Pilley 604-255-6836.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22

 HIKE BUNTZEN LAKE TO SASAMAT RETURN Starting at Buntzen Lake we will head up to the ridge overlooking Buntzen lake and then down to the shore of Sasamat Lake where hopefully it might be a reasonable day to have our lunch on the beach before retracing our steps.
Meet in the north Buntzen Lake parking lot @ 09.30 

Leaders: Peter Phillips 604-732-4234

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 

 HIKE CAMPBELL VALLEY PARK A gentle walk of about 9 km up hills and down into dales on gravel clad trails that is possible even if it rains. Meet in the parking lot off 16th Ave between 200th/208th Sts Langley @ 09.30.   Leader: Peter Phillips 604-732-4234